Asparagus Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Asparagus Chicken
150 min.
4
311kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free main course to serve for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Asparagus Chicken recipe! This dish is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and perfect for serving to your family or guests.

With a total preparation time of 150 minutes, this recipe yields four servings, making it a great option for a cozy meal at home. Each serving contains 311 calories, providing a well-balanced and satisfying meal. The star of the dish is, of course, the chicken – four skinless, boneless chicken breast halves are marinated in Chardonnay wine and dried tarragon, giving them a delectable depth of flavor.

To accompany the chicken, fresh steamed asparagus tips are topped with a creamy hollandaise sauce and shredded Cheddar cheese, creating a delightful contrast of textures and tastes. The use of a dry hollandaise sauce mix ensures a convenient and consistent result every time, while the dried tarragon adds a fragrant herbaceous note that complements the dish beautifully.

Whether you're looking to impress your loved ones with a new culinary creation or simply want to enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal, Asparagus Chicken is sure to hit the spot. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite today?

Ingredients

  • 16  asparagus fresh steamed
  • teaspoon tarragon dried
  • packet knorr hollandaise sauce mix dry
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • grill

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl.
  2. Pour wine over chicken, then sprinkle with tarragon. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to broil/grill.
  4. Remove chicken from dish or bowl, discarding remaining marinade, and broil/grill for 25 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. When chicken is cooked, place 4 spears of steamed asparagus on each chicken breast and dribble with prepared hollandaise sauce to taste.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories311kcal
Protein48.2%
Fat42.7%
Carbs9.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
0.82
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.492608749348%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
3.65mg
Kaempferol
0.89mg
Quercetin
8.95mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.58kcal
15.53%
Fat:12.64g
19.45%
Saturated Fat:6.1g
38.12%
Carbohydrates:6.06g
2.02%
Net Carbohydrates:4.68g
1.7%
Sugar:1.53g
1.7%
Cholesterol:127.89mg
42.63%
Sodium:519.28mg
22.58%
Alcohol:3.12g
100%
Alcohol %:1.63%
100%
Protein:32.12g
64.23%
Selenium:45.71µg
65.3%
Vitamin B3:12.52mg
62.61%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.62%
Phosphorus:407.53mg
40.75%
Vitamin K:27.53µg
26.22%
Calcium:228.83mg
22.88%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.08%
Vitamin B5:1.91mg
19.13%
Potassium:613.93mg
17.54%
Vitamin A:821.81IU
16.44%
Zinc:2.1mg
13.98%
Magnesium:51mg
12.75%
Iron:2.11mg
11.7%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.65%
Folate:45.4µg
11.35%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.9%
Vitamin B12:0.53µg
8.76%
Copper:0.17mg
8.31%
Vitamin E:1.15mg
7.67%
Vitamin C:5.19mg
6.29%
Fiber:1.38g
5.52%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.88%
Source:Allrecipes